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Jakarta protests and investigation into Asset Forfeiture Bil

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Following mass demonstrations in Jakarta on August 27, 2026, the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) is advancing the Asset Forfeiture Bill toward a target enactment date of December 15, 2026. While Commission III has identified 13 crime categories eligible for seizure, recent deliberations have shifted toward concerns regarding legislative transparency and the potential for power abuse. Deputy Speaker Cucun Ahmad Syamsurijal stated that the draft remains unpublished to avoid public misinterpretation during the refinement process, a stance met with calls for access from groups like Aliansi Masyarakat Pati Bersatu (AMPB). Additionally, Commission III Chairman Habiburokhman addressed fears that the ‘non-conviction based asset forfeiture’ (NCBAF) mechanism could be weaponized against political opponents or misused by law enforcement. Parliament is currently considering whether to establish a new oversight body to mitigate these risks. As of September 26, 2026, legal experts and public policy observers are urging the DPR to expedite the bill, viewing it as a critical tool for recovering assets from corruption and criminal activity. However, concerns regarding the scope of authority persist. Trubus Rahardiansah, a professor at Universitas Trisakti, warned that the powers to trace, freeze, and seize assets could lead to an abuse of power, including extortion or pressure on political opponents, if not strictly regulated. Lawyer Erles Rareral further emphasized that the legislation must remain within constitutional boundaries to prevent it from becoming a tool for ‘political patronage or oligarchy.’ Separately, as of September 11, 2026, the Jakarta Metropolitan Police (Polda Metro Jaya) have reported progress in investigating the August 27 riots. Authorities identified and arrested three suspects—FP (23), DS (33), and DDS (29)—involved in the fatal assault of glass merchant Bambang Setiawan in Pejompongan. The suspects, described as local daily laborers, were apprehended in Babakan Madang, Bogor Regency, and reportedly acted out of frustration that the unrest interfered with their ability to earn a living. Investigations into the unrest have also uncovered organized funding ~~used to mobilize demonstrators, including payments coordinated by field coordinators~~ and ~~a university student, ER, who allegedly prepared funds under orders from a corporate entity. Furthermore, three suspects—B, N, and P—were arrested for recruiting~~ the recruitment of 83 children ~~by promising payments between Rp40,000 and Rp55,000 per child.~~ for demonstrations.

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